Talent Acquisition Recruiting Specialist

Zurich Insurance - Schaumburg, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Schaumburg, IL

1,001-5,000 employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Talent Acquisition Recruiting Specialist at Zurich Insurance Company is responsible for collaborating with leaders and hiring managers to attract and engage diverse talent, ensuring an outstanding candidate experience. This hybrid role involves full-cycle recruiting, talent assessment, and acting as a talent advisor to identify innovative recruitment strategies that align with Zurich's business needs. The specialist will work closely with stakeholders to build a diverse talent pipeline and manage the recruitment process from sourcing to offer acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Perform full cycle corporate recruiting and talent assessment.
• Ensure collaborative, customer-focused relationships with hiring managers and HR Business Partners.
• Develop and execute strategies with internal and external sources to build and maintain a diverse pipeline of high-quality talent.
• Provide regular communication of recruitment status to key stakeholders.
• Communicate Zurich's value proposition, strategy, and culture to engage passive talent.
• Interview candidates and provide a recommended slate to hiring managers.
• Regularly connect with hiring managers to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans.
• Manage the offer process from end-to-end, including negotiations and closing.
• Participate in Global and Regional Talent Acquisition Team projects.
• Deliver an impressive candidate experience across all interactions.
• Maintain accurate records in the recruitment management system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of experience in the recruiting area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the recruiting area OR Zurich approved Apprenticeship program including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the recruiting area.
• Experience using sourcing and recruiting technologies and applicant tracking systems.
• Advanced knowledge of sourcing strategies to effectively engage passive talent.
• Proven ability to deeply understand and deliver upon specific business needs with demonstrated business acumen.
• Ability to handle competing tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to accurately assess candidate skills/qualifications and attributes and make placements/recommendations as appropriate.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and communication, influencing, critical thinking, presentation, and sales skills.
• Excellent follow-through and organizational skills.
• Recruiting experience in the Insurance or Financial Services sectors.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the Insurance or Financial Services sectors.
• Advanced knowledge of sourcing strategies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents.
• Ongoing career development opportunities.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.